I have always called the UN General Assembly the Christmas of politics. Not only because many politicians assume people still believe in Santa Claus when they deliver their speeches, but also because of the growing commercial ecosystem around it. Over recent decades, the nondiplomatic side has become even more important than the political meetings. UNGA has become a commercial meeting place for think tanks, corporates looking to lobby and the entourages of these businesses. There were perhaps, f

Source: Arab News